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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Look for properties with high cash flow potential, good condition, and room for improvement, such as value-add opportunities.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
It's a range and depends on the property type, location, end condition and rental strategy.
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24 January 2025 | 17 replies
•This balloon payment will be paid through a cash-out refinance of an investment property valued at $198,000.7.Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:•Purchase Price: $215,000•Down Payment: $43,000•Loan Amount: $172,000•Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):•Monthly Payment: $1,573.39•Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):•Remaining Balance: $78,556.96•Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.Prepayment Penalty: None.
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7 February 2025 | 41 replies
We are currently at a low affordability rate, which is typically a leading indicator of slowdown and price trend change.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Second, working with a local real estate professional who has experience and expertise in the Phoenix market can be helpful in navigating the current market conditions.
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31 January 2025 | 20 replies
Unless someone can prove otherwise, I’m fairly certain I was just scammed out of $3,400 by a supposed “Lead Provider.”
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Evaluating the numbers, lending preferences, property condition, and location will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your investment goals.
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31 January 2025 | 42 replies
@Kevin McGuire and @John Dawson are leading this mobile app effort.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
The victims are a family in Texas that loaned him their life savings.Any leads on his financial assets would be appreciated and greatly help this family.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
She did move in two cats during her tenancy (with my permission after the fact), and the house was left in fairly good condition when she moved out:Most holes were patched (though some in the basement were missed).It was moderately clean but needed extra cleaning due to cat hair in the carpets.Minor issues included:A missing doorbell.Missing shower hardware.One of the window blinds needed replacement.A truck bed full of items left in the shed that I had to haul away.Since I was in a pinch between Christmas and New Year’s, I hired professional cleaners for a quick turnaround.